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Burnaby, BC, February 10, 2017--(T-Net)--Simon Fraser University has announced the launch of KEY, SFU's Big Data Initiative, as well as the opening of SFU's Big Data Hub - a one-stop shop that connects people to the expert support and training they need.

KEY is SFU's Big Data Initiative and provides tools, training and expertise to unlock the potential of Big Data.

“The launch of this important initiative builds on Simon Fraser University's growing strengths in big data research and education,” said SFU President Andrew Petter. “KEY will enable SFU to expand our academic and research capacities by harnessing big data to acquire new knowledge, support economic and social development, and increase skills and expertise in the workforce.”

After explaining how one component of KEY is to spark new collaborations and bring people together to solve real world problems, Fred Popowich, executive director, SFU's Big Data Initiative concluded “Today, big data has done just that, and brought us all here to celebrate how we are moving beyond traditional barriers to pursue research, scholarship and digital innovation in new and exciting ways.”

About KEY

KEY, SFU's Big Data Initiative, provides tools, training and expertise to unlock the potential of Big Data. We are engaging people in advanced computing for innovation in teaching, research and community impact.

RESEARCH: Deliver new research breakthroughs using data-intensive approaches across domains and disciplines.

LEARN: Find training and expertise to learn how Big Data can help you advance your coursework, research or business.

Ranked by respected national surveys as one of Canada’s top three comprehensive universities for almost 20 years, Simon Fraser University is named after a famous explorer and known for its pioneering spirit.